answered on Jun 24, 2022
If the parents are not separated (which presumably they are if there is a joint custody order) and are not living together, a grandparent may file an original action for visitation rights.
(continued) name. My husband at the time of birth was not present and lived in another state. Did the hospital legally have to provide paperwork to me (mother) to prove that my husband was not the father and so that the child can take the biological father’s last name?
answered on Jun 22, 2022
If you were married, the child was not born out-of-wedlock, so the child is considered legitimate and the child of your husband. The hospital does not have to prove otherwise.
Required to pay child support but cannot change birth certificate
answered on Jun 21, 2022
Because that's the law. The father has to file for legitimation in order to obtain custody rights and be added to the birth certificate.
My name is Faith Clem I’m 21 years old and I have been staying with my fiancés family we have a 3 month old son.
answered on Jun 19, 2022
You are not a tenant and have only been there a week. I'm assuming there is no signed lease. They do not have to let you live with them if they don't want to.
This time sharing case was established in Florida, however I and the children reside in Georgia. The father resides in North Carolina. Under the order I am supposed to meet the father with the children in South Carolina, however myself and one of the children are under chiropractic care and... Read more »
answered on Jun 16, 2022
It's unclear where the case is filed. If the case is filed in Florida, you need to get a Florida attorney to assist you.
We have joint custody and he has say over her and our 6vyr old school and stuff and I have say over the 15 and 4 yr old school. And stuff she's 13 and wants to be with me and she doesn't need any help she's doing fine but he's threatening to put her away and I won't allow... Read more »
answered on Jun 14, 2022
I am not sure what you mean by "put away." If there is joint physical custody, then you and your ex-husband have equal physical custody rights that would be established by the parenting plan. Thus, your ex-husband cannot unilaterally infringe on your physical custodial rights without a... Read more »
answered on Jun 11, 2022
No, the administrator must distribute the estate in accordance with the law or order of the court.
Taking it under advisement, would it be acceptable for the plaintiffs lawyer to ask the judge if he wanted her to send him case texts to help make a decision? The defendant was self-represented only because the opposing side declined when lawyer requested to reschedule so he could familiarize... Read more »
answered on Jun 8, 2022
You should rely on the advice of your attorney, who knows the judge and tendencies. Case law is unlikely to make a difference in the judge's ruling unless there are particular legal issues involved.
My Mother files her as a dependent but does not legally have power of attorney over her. I am home most of the time with her and help take care of her with cooking and changing while my mom and dad work.
Our papers state we alternate first choice of dates for 2 non-consecutive weeks yearly, dates given by April 15 each year. The papers do not state a deadline for the other parent. My problem is I work, need to arrange daycare, can’t put my son in camps and so forth without knowing as the... Read more »
answered on Jun 4, 2022
Unfortunately, there is no "standard," as it depends on the language of the parenting plan. The entire plan would have to be reviewed to see what the judge would determine.
It may be prudent to write a letter or email to the other parent stating that you will make other plans... Read more »
It says Under Special conditions: The parties agree that the following special conditions apply to this Parenting Plan and equally to the parties.
It then lists A-P stipulations. on line P. The Mother shall exercise her parenting time with the children in the State of Georgia. Then it... Read more »
answered on Jun 3, 2022
We would need to see this to really understand what is going on. Nothing should have been done behind your back. Were you working with an attorney for your case? It shouldn’t have been approved without you reading it over and agreeing to it.
He didn’t want to sign because the baby was getting my last name and not his, he’s been so inconsistent and now our baby is almost 9 months old and he’s randomly trying to come around more and even mentioning having unsupervised visits with him. The baby is in my care 24/7 and I don’t feel... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2022
You can't stop him from filing a legitimation case. Fathers are presumed to be able to figure out how to parent just like you figured it out. When he files, you can hire an attorney to respond to the case. In the meantime, unless he has a severe drug, alcohol problem or something similar,... Read more »
(2) In addition to the schedule set forth above, each party shall have an additional seven day period with the child. The party who’s notice controls shall notify the other party of their designated seven day period not later than April 1 of each year. Mother’s notice to Father shall control... Read more »
answered on May 27, 2022
7 day period usually is interpreted as 7 days consecutive. But you can attach the week to your weekend to me it longer.
answered on May 24, 2022
I am not exactly sure what you mean by "divorce separately from my childs [sic] father's rights." If you are married to the child's father and seeking to divorce him, then the child's father will have to be a party to the divorce action and child custody will be handled in... Read more »
We have shared custody, but she lives with me full-time and only sees her mother every other weekend. Mother is bi-polar and very controlling. Daughter loves my mother and wants to spend more time with her.
answered on May 17, 2022
You will need to refer to your custody order to see what it says regarding restrictions. The summer is a long time. Even if she can, the mother being able to see her every other weekend would still need to be honored so you are not in contempt.
I have continued to pay even though they were never compliant about ordered visitation . They have turned my daughter against me . Do I continue to pay??
answered on May 13, 2022
Child support typically ends at 18 or when they are finished with high school. She’s no longer a child, so unless there is some reason in your order that you have to keep paying it then you should be able to no longer do so. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of... Read more »
If police need a warrant for this, and it is unlawful for a private citizen to do so, wouldn't it also be unlawful for a PI to do the same? If lawful, why could information gathered this way be admissible in child custody cases when if gathered by a private citizen or law enforcement agency it... Read more »
answered on May 9, 2022
It is not illegal for a private citizen, which is what a private investigator is, to put a GPS tracking device on a vehicle in Georgia as long as it does not damage the vehicle and is not used to stalk or harass. The police are "state actors." Thus, the 4th Amendment's prohibition... Read more »
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